Alternatives · Accounting
Square Invoices alternatives
Square Invoices compared with 5 alternatives: Zoho Invoice, Wave, FreshBooks, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks.
Square Invoices has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per location / month, billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square InvoicesThis tool | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZipBooks | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Square Invoices starts at $49 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho Invoice and FreshBooks.
Wave, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Square Invoices
- Free
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free. Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly.
- Wave also covers bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly.
- Square Invoices has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online also covers bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free plan · from $15/mo
ZipBooks
Browser-based invoicing and bookkeeping with a free starter plan
- ZipBooks starts at $15 per month, billed monthly. Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly.
- Only Square Invoices lists iOS and Android apps.
- ZipBooks also covers time tracking, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
Suits: Freelancers who want free invoicing with basic books
Limits worth knowing in Square Invoices
- Invoices come with Square's general plans, which also cover point of sale and bookings; Plus and Premium are charged per location.
- Each payment has a fee: invoice card payments are 3.3% + 30¢ on Free and 2.9% + 30¢ on Plus or Premium, ACH 1% ($1 minimum).
- It does not keep books: Square sends payments to QuickBooks Online or Xero, and it accepts one currency only.
- Square Payroll is a separate product, from $35 a month plus $6 per person paid.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Square Invoices?
The alternatives to Square Invoices in this directory are Zoho Invoice, Wave, FreshBooks, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Square Invoices.
Is there a free alternative to Square Invoices?
Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Wave, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Square Invoices alternatives work on Windows?
The Square Invoices listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Invoice lists one.
Which Square Invoices alternatives work on macOS?
The Square Invoices listing does not include a macOS app. Zoho Invoice lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.